Pre-op protein shakes question

[KittyChick 140]

So my powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein shake mixes came today and I'm starting pre-op diet Sunday.

Unjury instructions state to add some type of milk (skim, soy) but my instructions from Dr. Ortiz don't say anything about allowing or disallowing milk. Because I'm doing this on a weekend, I can't contact them directly.

I'm vegetarian so I'd be adding almond milk...is this allowed? You don't mix these things with Water do you?

[Comfy_Blue 285]

I think mixing it with almond milk would be fine. The little card that came with mine recommended using milk with some of the recipes. I would email Dr. Ortiz because some doctors check their email over the weekend. Also if he is connected to a hospital they may have an answering service that will connect you to an on call doctor.

[Catherine707 253]

I haven't used that brand of Protein, but I highly recommend following the instructions for how to prepare the drinks. Trust me, it won't taste good at all if you substitute Water for milk! The purpose of the pre-surgery diet is to shrink your liver and use up the glycogen that is stored there. The calorie restriction is the most important thing, so long as you are reducing your calorie intake you should be fine.

I would prepare the shakes as directed for the weekend and follow up w/ your doctor on Monday to ensure you are following the diet they need you to follow to prepare for surgery.

I hope this helps! Good luck and congratulations on taking this next step on your journey to a healthy life!

[BeeLee37 109]

I know I most likely will not be able to have milk after surgery so I bought sample packets of unjury and I tried the strawberry Sorbet with Water. It was terrible! Blah. I finished it but it would have been 100% better with milk instead of Water. I have milk issues (even though that rarely stops me right now) so thanks for the almond milk idea All the best to you.

p.s. I was just testing the shake for now, hopefully I will be doing the real liquid diet in January.

Edited January 4, 2014 by BeeLee37

[loveelaura 52]

I mix my Unjury with water... They're alright

[KittyChick 140]

I'm mixing with Lactose free milk right now and they're very good. chocolate is good and vanilla is a close second.

BeeLee37- let me know about the strawberry ones once you mix with non-Water.

I read somewhere on the board that it wasn't as good as the other flavors so I didn't order any.

[BeeLee37 109]

I just wanted to update you on the shakes- I have been drinking the Unjury with unsweetened almond milk and it is so good. I used my second packet of strawberry with the almond milk and it was delicious. My jar of plain, chocolate Splendor and the chewable vitamins came today. I want a jar of vanilla now too.